San Mateo protects Heritage Trees, oaks of 10 inches or more and other species of 15 inches or more. Here is what the city’s protected tree page says about permits.
Eichler radiant heat runs through pipes in the concrete slab. Here is how the system works, how it fails, and what buyers should ask before they buy.
Searching for a home that is for sale in my area is often the first step toward finding a property that fits your lifestyle, budget,
An investment property can be an important part of a long term real estate strategy, whether the goal is to generate rental income, build equity,
What happens after you sign a listing agreement: the file, disclosures, title and HOA documents come first. The vendors come after, and here is why.
Aragon and Baywood adjoin in San Mateo and get treated as one place. How they really differ, and why the street matters more than the name.
What sellers look for in an offer besides price starts before the offer arrives. Why I have recommended the lower one, and what buyers can do about it.
Buying a condo in San Mateo County now means underwriting the building. What reserves, special assessments and the SB 326 balcony inspection tell you, in order.
What a San Mateo County seller actually nets: county and city transfer tax, commission, escrow and title fees, and the buyer credits that move the number most.
Sell first or buy first on the SF Peninsula? What a rent back, a bridge loan and a contingent offer each cost, and the four questions that decide which path is yours.
How to analyze a Peninsula neighborhood before you buy: price bands, inventory velocity, commute, fog line and schools, plus five San Mateo County city guides.
The multiple offer strategy I actually run on a Peninsula listing: the disclosure package finished before Showtime, released only to agents whose buyers toured, and why I won’t set the offer date on the calendar.
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